Last seen: Feb 18, 2025
@johnmo was looking at prices there and some folk are asking daft prices and new ones are the best way to go as you say.
@derek-m I think I will opt for standard panels and I notice quite a few second hand ones, whether that’s a good idea I don’t know. Age probably only ...
I have octopus out at the minute wiring in the EV charger. They noticed the neutral cable to the main isolator was not tightned. Scottish power contra...
@derek-m I think my inverter only allows for two strings though because that was my next thought. But perhaps if possible I could add some of the pan...
@derek-m I have looked at some houses where panels are fitted south and north, presumably on separate strings. During winter whats the minimum product...
@transparent these are the little bugs that catch you out and why I want to learn more about solar before i engage in the upgrade. So in theory would ...
@robl I was looking at the double sided mounts and they seem ideal since the sun up until lunchtime is at the rear of the house rising at the left and...
@johnmo yup you are correct, that looks perfect.
@johnmo they seem to be fairly cheap, the ballast boxes are as much if not more. Being engineer minded and able to weld a frame together I’m thinking...
@editor I will keep you informed but busy finishing off my house still after the flood. The heating got sorted and the samsung bill refunded but they...
@johnmo I’m an engineer but no experience in solar. I wouldn’t install a complete system but adding another string shouldn’t be that challenging.
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